Rick Meyers Music

Programs in Museums and Historical Centers

Rick Meyers' PIONEER MUSIC EXPERIENCE

This traveling show brings to life the music and songs of our American pioneers! The "experience" features a variety of engaging activities appropriate for all ages including lecture/demonstrations, instrument display, and hands-on music making. All programming can be readily customized to match any installation or theme.

The following program components can be presented individually or combined to form a customized "experience":

In this hands-on workshop participants learn how to play the spoons, kazoo, noseflute, limberjack, washboard, and washtub bass, culminating in an old-time music jam! For those who are interested, this is an excellent follow-up to the lecture/demonstration presentation. Participants also have the opportunity to play the musical saw.

4) FRAYED KNOT - pioneer string figures & string magic

Appropriate for ages 6 & up, this workshop is always a big hit! Participants learn how to weave a simple loop of string into a variety of lifelike figures and magic escape tricks, just like the pioneers did! Typically schedules for 30-60 minutes. String and follow-up materials provided.